The Jack Skille Podcast

Jack and Bill chat youth hockey development with Troy Ward, Associate Head Coach of Minnesota State University.

The reboot episode. Jack Skille and Bill Kerig chat about the podcast's new direction and what you can expect in future episodes.

Throughout season 2 of the show we've shared different perspectives on transitions. We've talked with people in different situations and on different paths. But over and over again the same themes start to emerge. On this week's episode we bring things together by discussing some key takeaways and common themes from the season. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping a...

Often, the longer you do something, the harder it is to stop. Molly Engstrom was at the top of women's hockey for more than a decade, wining two Olympic medals and four world titles. When it finally came time to retire, it was painful to let go of the one thing she knew well in life. It can feel like you're losing control. She joins this week's episode to discuss dealing with the loss, regaining c...

Sometimes transitions are planned, other times they just happen. Blake Geoffrion was on the path to stardom when his professional hockey career came to an abrupt end with one hit. On this week's episode of the Jack Skille Show he talks about his career and how he had to suddenly change course to find new dreams. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athletes and coac...

On this week's show John Mitchell discusses his NHL career, plus the difficulties of deciding when and how to move on. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athletes and coaches learn how to get better. Become a member to get access to a wealth of articles, videos, podcasts and more training resources. The show focuses on exploring the process behind sport with profe...

Season 2 of the Jack Skille Show continues this week with former NHL star Mike Fisher as a guest. He talks about his decision to retire, finding purpose outside of hockey, transitioning to a new life, and starting his own brand. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athletes and coaches learn how to get better. Become a member to get access to a wealth of articles, v...

To kick off season 2, Jack and Martin sit down to share our tips, stories, and lessons learned about transitions and post-career identity. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athletes and coaches learn how to get better. Become a member to get access to a wealth of articles, videos, podcasts and more training resources. The show focuses on exploring the process beh...

On Episode 10, Jack and Martin wrap up season one by looking back at our past episodes, and what we learned from talking to Olympians, NHL captains, elite coaches, and Jack's father. In addition, we share our key thoughts on development and put together a checklist for what to look for in a successful development program. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athlete...

On Episode 9 of the Jack Skille Show we are joined by Jack's former athletic development coach and mentor in all things physical Steve Myrland. After a long career with collegiate and NHL coaching experience, Steve Myrland always operates against the grain, and his approach provides a needed balance when discussing how to develop athletes. On this episode we talk about his background, training phi...

On Episode 7 of the Jack Skille Show, Jack is joined by Olympian Jonathan Garcia. Growing up in Houston, he somehow found his way into speed skating and two Olympic teams. He shares his journey and development, as well as his impressions on hockey since starting to get involved in the sport. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athletes and coaches learn how to get...

On Episode 7 of the Jack Skille Show, Jack is joined by Craig Smith of the Nashville Predators. A fellow Madison native, Craig's journey to the pros took many unique turns. He walks us through what it took to make it to the top. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athletes and coaches learn how to get better. Become a member to get access to a wealth of articles, v...

On Episode 6, Jack and Martin are joined by Lee Skille. Not only did Lee raise his son Jack to become a successful hockey player (and person), he was also a collegiate hockey player himself, and has decades of experience coaching youth and high school hockey. On this episode he discusses his own experiences in parenting and coaching.  The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader...

On Episode 5, Jack and Martin are joined by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson. He shares his own developmental path, what led him down it, and what lessons he learned at each step including play as 5-year-old in Michigan, attending Shattuck-St. Mary's, joining the National Team Development Program, University of Michigan, and finally the NHL. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Medi...

On Episode 4, Jack Skille and Martin Bingisser take time to highlight and underscore some of the lessons learned from our first episode, and share some stories from our own experiences around the theme of trust: trusting the process, trusting coaches, finding your own path, and how coaches can gain the trust of players. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athletes...

On Episode 3, Jack and Martin are joined by Angelo Ricci, skills coach for the Philadelphia Flyers and executive director of the Colorado Thunderbirds AAA hockey club. From his experience working with both developmental and professional players, he breaks down what environment can help young athletes reach their potential, what scout are looking for, and what are the difference makers among pro at...

On Episode 2, Jack and Martin are joined by Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews. He looks back at his own development as a player, what it takes to be a professional, and what makes a good leader. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athletes and coaches learn how to get better. Become a member to get access to a wealth of articles, videos, podcasts and more t...

On the first episode, Jack Skille and Martin Bingisser discuss the goal of the new show, introduce themselves, and a look at one major driving factors in success: passion. The Jack Skille Show is produced by HMMR Media , a leader in helping athletes and coaches learn how to get better. Become a member to get access to a wealth of articles, videos, podcasts and more training resources. The show foc...

Professional hockey player Jack Skille wants to explore the process behind sport. What does it take to be the best? Together with co-host Martin Bingisser, they aim to draw from their own experiences and talk to top players, coaches, trainers, and more to try and draw a picture of the process from all angles. Season 1 focuses on development and what differentiates those that make it to the top fro...